What To Do If You Were Injured In A Crosswalk
In New York, an estimated 15,000 pedestrians get injured and over 300 pedestrians are killed in automobile accidents each year. Crosswalks have become a high-risk area for auto accidents and personal injury in New York. You may be eligible to file a crosswalk accident personal injury claim depending on the individual facts and circumstances of your case. An accomplished and hardworking pedestrian accident attorney in New York can help you achieve your rightful financial compensation for your injuries and losses.
Pedestrian Rights and Duties in New York City
- Pedestrians are required to obey traffic signals while crossing an intersection
- Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk if there are no traffic control signals
- Drivers approaching a crosswalk are required to yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or accompanied by a guide dog
You may seek compensation from the at-fault driver and their insurance company if you were struck by a car while using the crosswalk. Pedestrians can be held partially responsible for these accidents if they failed to follow traffic rules. Having a capable law firm on your side can help protect your interests.
Filing a Crosswalk Accident Claim
Rules regarding right of way in a crosswalk or pedestrian accident are outlined within the New York’s Vehicle & Traffic Code. These are a few scenarios where pedestrians can file crosswalk accident claims:
Pedestrian presence is ignored by the driver
Drivers are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians using the crosswalk as per Vehicle & Traffic Code Section 1151. This rule applies in situations where there are no traffic control signals or the light turns green before the pedestrian has a chance to cross the street.
Driver ignores right of way and traffic lights
Both pedestrians and drivers are required to obey traffic control signals as per Vehicle & Traffic Code Section 1150. Drivers that ignore traffic lights will be liable for the injury caused to a pedestrian.
Driver ignores signs of visual impairment
Drivers are required to yield the right of way, as per Vehicle & Traffic Code Section 1153, to any pedestrian that is showing signs of visual impairment, such as being accompanied by a guide dog. This is required even when the traffic light is green.
New York Lawsuits for Pedestrian Crosswalk Accidents
Personal injury lawsuit may be typically filed by a pedestrian if they were injured in a crosswalk accident. These lawsuits can be filed if:
- The pedestrian was directly injured by the negligent actions of the driver
- The driver violated New York laws/statutes
Loved ones of a victim may file a wrongful death pedestrian crosswalk accident suit if:
- The victim was killed because of the negligent actions of the driver
- The driver violated laws or statutes that resulted in the wrongful death
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The legal team at the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff includes award-winning civil litigators and former prosecutors that will fight relentlessly to get you every single dollar you are owed. With over 100 years of combined legal experience in winning settlements, we can assure you that you are in great hands when you sign up with us to pursue your pedestrian injury claim.
If you or someone you loved was injured in a crosswalk accident in New York, allow our highly motivated and successful pedestrian accident attorneys identify all the liable parties and attain for you the justice and compensation you deserve. We make maximum recovery possible by preparing a strong case, gathering all possible evidence, and pursuing the highest compensation rigorously with the insurance company during negotiations.
We have the courtroom experience, legal knowledge, and resources required to get insurance companies to take notice of your medical bills, pain and suffering, and financial losses and become willing to reach a fair settlement in most cases. In any case, we are also ready to go to trial if it helps you win greater financial damages. To discuss your case with a New York crosswalk accident attorney from our firm, call us today at 212-962-1020. You can also fill out our online contact form to schedule a free and confidential consultation.